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Happy Summer!
The picture of the hibiscus above was taken on the Blackstone Library grounds.
We've got a lot of great plants and shrubs on our property - take a stroll and check them out! _______________
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Yoga with Nelie Doak
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The dog days of summer are here. Enjoy the tail-end of it with some great programs at the library! And don't forget to take a few moments for yourself to relax, get some good reads, great movies and music to suit your tastes! We've got whatever you're into!
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SPECIAL EVENT
Books, BBQ and Blues
Sunday, August 26
3:00 p.m to 7:00 p.m.
 Elwood's back... and he's a whole new pig!
Come on down and see who Elwood has become this year at the third annual Books, BBQ and Blues fundraising event to benefit the Blackstone Library. Enjoy an afternoon of great music, delicious BBQ and a ton of fun!
The book swap is back, too! Bring in your gently used children's books to the library and get a ticket for each book. Then at BB&B Book Swap, trade in each ticket for a book! It's a great way to get something new for the kids to read.
For tickets and more info, click here.
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Summer Nights - the perfect time to read!
 Read a book, get a raffle ticket!
Adults! Let us know what you've read in July and August at the Reference Desk, and we'll give you a raffle ticket for each book.
At the end of the summer, we'll have a drawing for a prize.
You can also get a ticket by liking us on Facebook, following us on Twitter, or get five tickets by joining the Friends! For more details, see our flyer.
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SquareWrights Present:
Quotable Quickies
Saturday, August 4
2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
 Enjoy six short plays inspired by famous quotes from Shakespeare:
- "Strange Bedfellows" by Kate Gill
- "A Horse! A Horse!" by Steve Otfinoski
- "Age Is Unnecessary" by Orna Rawls
- "Infinite Jest" by Jack Rushen
- "Trippingly on the Tongue" by Tom Rushen
- "Such Sweet Sorrow" by Mary Jane Schaefer
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Summer Film Series
Join us for the Blackstone Library's Summer Film Series. Bring your own snacks and popcorn to any of these fun family flicks.
Episode IV: A New Hope
Tuesday, August 7
7:00 p.m.
Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
Tuesday, August 14
7:00 p.m.
Episode VI: Return of the Jedi Tuesday, August 21
7:00 p.m.
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Seretta Martin, Poetry Reading
Wednesday, August 8
7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
 Seretta Martin is the author and artist of Foreign Dust, Familiar Rain, Selected Poems, and is a 2011 recipient of a grant from the James Irvine Foundation and Poets and Writers and a featured poet of the Border Voices "Virtual" ITV Poetry Fair & Annual. Her first translations, those of the Lithuanian poet, Sonata Paliulytė, appeared in the San Diego Poetry Annual 2011.
Seretta's poems range from the humorous to the sensual, from more traditional free verse (such as Thunder at Coffee Break) to experimental "nonce" forms, including odd and provocative pseudo-Haikus. Program is free and open to the public.
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Claire Criscuolo, Of Claire's Corner Copia Wednesday, August 15
7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
 Claire Criscuolo will be at the Blackstone to talk about and sign her new book, Welcome to Claire's, which has just been released.
Containing recipes, essays, and "love letters" from her beloved customers, this book is filled with highlights and reflections from 35 years of running a landmark vegetarian restaurant. Claire Criscuolo cofounded Claire's Corner Copia, a New Haven, Connecticut, landmark vegetarian restaurant, in 1975 with her husband, Frank Criscuolo. A certified culinary professional, Claire is also a registered nurse and the author of three cookbooks, including Claire's Corner Copia Cookbook, Claire's Italian Feast, and Claire's Classic American Vegetarian Cooking. She has been featured in Vegetarian Life, Vegetarian Times and Bon Appetit, as well as the Food Network and numerous other TV and radio stations across America. Visit her at clairescornercopia.com.
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CT Works @ the Library
Workshop: LinkedIn Workshop
Tuesday, August 21
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Want to get connected with LinkedIn? A CT Works representative will show you how to make the most of this networking website!
Registration required - please call 203-488-1441, ext. 318.
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Friends of the Blackstone Library
Annual Book Sale on the Branford Green
September 20 (Preview Night for
Members and Dealers)
September 21, 22, 23
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Save the Date... A Hogwarts Halloween is back!
October 20-21, 2012
More information coming soon - check the website for more details!
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STARLAB: Children's Museum of West Hartford
Wednesday, August 8
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
 It's time to reach for the stars as we bring the wonders of outer space indoors with the Children's Museum of West Hartford! During this hour long presentation participants will be introduced to the cosmos and constellations with their portable planetarium!
Participants will not only learn the science behind the stars but also a variety of Greek, Roman and Chinese myths that came from their display.
* Space is limited so registration is required: call 203-488-1441, ext. 323.
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Mary Jo Maichack: Dream Big stories
Monday, August 13
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
 It's the last summer reading program of the 2012 season. Join us for Mary Jo Maichack's interactive Dream Big storytelling experience.
This wonderful program is sure to be hysterical and musical as Mary uses a combination of instruments and traditional storytelling techniques to make you smile. Perfect for the entire family -- all ages are welcome.
Registration is not required.
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Mystery Book Club
On Summer Break in August - See you in September!
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It's Hip to Knit
Wednesday, August 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
 The Blackstone Knitting and Crocheting Group meets in the Lucy Hammer Room every week. This informal gathering is for knitters, crocheters, and other fiber craftspeople of all ages and abilities. First-time knitters welcome - coaches available.
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Morning Yoga with Susan
Thursday, August 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30
9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
 Come and join Susan for gentle rise and shine yoga. All for the low fee of a non perishable food item to benefit Branford Food Pantry.
Susan Agamie, Certified Kripalu Yoga Teacher
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New Plays at the Blackstone:
A Playwrighting Group
Monday, August 13
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Are you an actor or a playwright? Join us for the monthly gathering of New Plays at the Blackstone on the second Monday of every month. Our group has two primary goals: to nurture individual theater artists, and to develop new plays by local writers. These monthly meetings give playwrights the opportunity to hear their works read by local actors. New Plays at the Blackstone also produces staged readings for the benefit of local charities.
For additional information, email newplaysblackstone@gmail.com.
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Second Tuesday Book Club
Tuesday, August 14
6:45 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.
 New members are welcome. Books available for loan in advance of the discussion.
For book selection info call 203-488-1441, ext. 318 or see the book group page. Group meets in the Lucy Hammer Room.
August's selection is Yellow House by Patricia Falvey.
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Ask A Lawyer
Thursday, August 16
6:00 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.
 Free 15 minute consultations with a lawyer in the privacy of the Lucy Hammer Room on the main floor. No advance sign-ups; register upon arrival. Provided as a public service by the members of the New Haven County Bar Association. Information: 203-488-1441, ext. 318.
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Children's Events - Happening Monthly
No Registration Required
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Mondays
Play Stories - ages 3-5
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
NOTE: No Play Stories August 6, 13, 20
Tuesdays Stories for 2's
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
NOTE: No Stories for 2's August 7, 14
Wednesdays Stories and Music for Babies - up to 23 months
10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and
10:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
NOTE: No Stories and Music August 8, 15
Thursdays PJ Stories for Babies - up to age 5
6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Saturdays Make It and Take It Craft for All Ages
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Interested in more Blackstone Library events tailored for kids in different age groups? Check out the Youth Services page for more information.
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